We Need Lunch Buddies!

What is a Lunch Buddy?

The Lunch Buddy is a daily parent volunteer who gives extra support during our lunch hours.

What are the Lunch Buddy’s Responsibilities?

  • On your volunteer day(s) you will sign-in in the front office with Mrs. Say no more than 10 minutes before your designated time, put on a lunch buddy lanyard, and go to the lunch room. Please know, you will not be able to eat lunch with your child directly.

 

  • While in the lunchroom you will help settle the students as they enter, and then roam the lunch room assisting the kids.  All Lunch Buddy volunteers are working in conjunction with the Addams Lunch Staff so don’t be afraid to ask them what would be helpful if you aren’t sure!

 

  • Things you will help with:
    • Opening containers/water bottles/juice pouches/etc.
    • Helping with noise or behavior issues*
    • Directing students to and from the bathroom (they love to have fun in there but we need to keep things moving)
    • Walking with students to and from the playground
    • Helping with behavior or social interaction issues on the playground*

 

*If there is ever a behavior you feel uncomfortable or unprepared to intervene with please request assistance from Addams staff. Additionally any significant behaviors should be reported to Mr. Boyer- if you aren’t sure if a behavior should be reported, air on the side of caution as more information is better.

If you would like to volunteer email addamslunchbuddy@gmail.com to get involved. 

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Lunch Buddy FAQ

What does a Lunch Buddy do?

Things you will help with:

  • Opening containers/water bottles/juice pouches/ect.
  • Helping with noise or behavior issues/Directing students to the bathroom
  • Walking with students to and from playground 
  • Monitoring recess
  • Escort students back to their classroom after recess
  • Your participation ends when recess ends.  You will help students line up and direct them to their teachers then sign out with the front office.  

Your time commitment will be just over 1 hour

  • 11:00-12:00 (DK/K & 3)
  • 11:30-12:30 (1 & 2)
  • 12:00-1:00 (4 & 5)

We ask that each volunteer commit to one day each calendar month for the duration of the school year.

For cancellations less than 1 week before the shift please contact the chair of the Lunch Buddy program as soon as you know you won’t be able to make it. 

If you have someone to cover in mind prior to calling, that is appreciated as well. 

Who do I contact? 

  • Chair: Jessica Gibbs- 989-745-4313

This program is only run during school hours and therefore, all volunteers will adhere to Addams Elementary safety rules. 

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK BEFORE ENTERING SCHOOL